Head of Finance
| Posting date: | 07 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £85,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £85000.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 November 2025 |
| Location: | Swansea, SA1 8FD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E0013-25-0044 |
Summary
Lead the year-end process, including the preparation of the annual statutory accounts and other regulatory returns, ensuring full compliance with the Charities SORP and relevant accounting standards. Maintain the integrity of the organisations financial systems, ensuring robust internal controls are in place and that all Finance Policies remain current, compliant, and consistently applied across the organisation. Oversee the monthly financial close process in partnership with the Group Financial Controller, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to reporting timelines. Produce and present monthly management accounts and supporting financial packs for all sites and Head Office, conducting financial review meetings with senior management. Calculate and monitor HSBC Financial Covenant Ratios, promptly identifying and escalating any areas of concern to the Director of Finance. Collaborate with the Director of Finance in preparing the monthly financial report pack for the Board of Trustees and the Executive Team. Ensure timely and accurate submission of all statutory and financial returns, including pension and VAT filings, in accordance with regulatory deadlines. Manage the organisations cash flow, monitoring liquidity and ensuring the efficient use of financial resources. Lead the annual budgeting process, alongside the FP&A Manager, developing robust models and methodologies that enable bottom-up budget construction and ensure engagement and ownership from key stakeholders. Work closely with HR to develop and maintain the Staff Establishment Budget, ensuring accurate alignment of roles, hours, and associated costs. Oversee the maintenance of the chart of accounts, ensuring it remains fit for purpose and supports accurate financial reporting. Lead, mentor, and develop the senior finance team, ensuring consistent financial support and commercial insight across all sites. Support the external audit process in collaboration with the Group Financial Controller, maintaining positive relationships with auditors, providing required documentation, and ensuring timely resolution of audit points. Provide leadership across the wider Finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and professional development. Act as a key contributor in shaping company-wide financial strategy, ensuring alignment with operational and commercial objectives. Act as the primary point of contact with the companys insurance provider, overseeing all insurance-related matters and coordinating with relevant internal departments to manage and process any claims efficiently. Act as Deputy to the Director of Finance, assuming leadership responsibilities as required in their absence.